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Review Papers | Medical Surgical | Albania | Volume 13 Issue 4, April 2024
Surgical Techniques to Avoid Complications of Thyroid Surgery
Abstract: Currently, thyroid surgery is the most common and safe operation worldwide. However, thyroidectomy is still not free from the risks of complications and death due to the anatomical structure and physiological function particularity of the thyroid gland. Postoperative complications affect the life quality and life safety of patients after surgery. The common complications include hypoparathyroidism (HP), recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, injury to the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN), postoperative bleeding (PB), thoracic duct injury, laryngeal edema, tracheospasm, tracheal injury, and esophageal injury. A severe complication, such as dyspnea, asphyxia, or thyroid crisis, might cause the death of the patient. Therefore, every thyroid surgeon?s responsibility is to remain alert and aware of the occurrence of various intraoperative and postoperative complications and exercise effective prevention and treatment. complications in thyroid surgery.
Keywords: Thyroid surgery, complication, management
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 4, April 2024,
Pages: 1320 - 1325